Human Resources Representative (multi location)

Human Resources Representative (multi location) Packaging Corporation of America 62,400 USD-78,000 USD paid holidays, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Concord Apr 29, 2026 As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust The Human Resources Representative is responsible for providing administrative and human resource generalist support to the manufacturing facility ensuring effective application of all human resource activities with an emphasis on recruiting, onboarding, and LOA. The Human Resources Representative will provide full employment life cycle support to 2-4 manufacturing plants in North Carolina. The facilities employee headcount approximately 300 people in total. The Human Resources Representative is responsible for the recruiting/hiring process, new hire orientation of hourly and salaried employees, and the day-to-day administration for both hourly and salaried employees and ensuring adherence to Company policies and government requirements with regard to the employment process. This is a hybrid role (2 days remote), with travel required to the all locations as business needs dictate.

Plant locations include:

High Point, NC Morganton, NC Greensboro, NC Farmville, NC Principle Accountabilities:

Coordinate the administrative aspects of human resource activities such as performance appraisals, personnel requisitions, job descriptions, new hire process (screen candidates) and leaves of absence. Source and screen candidates for hiring managers; develop and maintain relationships with community outreach programs for purposes of the Affirmative Action Program. Plan, coordinate and implement new hire employee orientation process for hourly and salaried employees. Track and ensure completion of training plans for new employees. Monitor employee turnover and implement appropriate programs to help reduce turnover. Enter electronic employee data in the Human Resources Management System. Support hourly employee training and maintain training records. Serve as the plant's FMLA coordinator and a point of contact for Alight for all leaves of absence that could be covered by disability and/or FMLA. Monitor FMLA and short-term disability and processes appropriate paperwork. Support hourly performance evaluation process and tracking of compliance requirements. Conduct exit interviews for voluntary terminations. Monitor and respond to all unemployment claims. Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers. Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, other related field OR two (2) years of relevant Human Resources experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Capable of effectively communicating with management and hourly personnel. Strong working knowledge of PC applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests. Demonstrable leadership behaviors. Strong understanding of broad-range HR issues. Must be able to travel and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Ability to work out of a home office when not on-site at plant locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) to four (4) years previous human resources-related experience in the manufacturing industry, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of employee relations, recruiting and selection, employee orientation / training on human resource matters. Experience with HRIS software. Experience with Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plans and procedures. Experience with multi-site Human Resources administration.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary range for position: $62,400-$78,000

Bonus:

Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.

Paid Vacation:

Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

Disclaimer:

The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. #LI-HS1